Book a ticket for a show at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall and it’ll likely be a highlight of your visit to Kawasaki. The theater is renowned for its Nagata Acoustics design, so expect performances by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra to ring in your memory for a long time.
Opened in July 2004, Muza Symphony Hall symbolized Kawasaki as a city of music. Sadly, it was affected by the earthquake of 2011 and was closed for two years for reconstruction. Today it’s better than ever, with innovative new designs. Pose for a picture in front before stepping inside for a show.
Settle into one of 1,997 seats encircling the stage in a spiral-shaped vineyard arrangement. This enhances the sound and creates an intimate atmosphere between the audience and the performers on stage. Many seats even feature footrests for extra comfort during the show.
Admire the grand pipe organ manufactured with 5,248 pipes by organ builder Orgelbau Kuhn AG in Switzerland. With its 71 stops, it produces everything from contemporary to baroque as well as sounds of authentic Japanese instruments.
While you’re waiting for the show, check to see if the exhibition room is hosting a photography or fine art display. The second-floor foyer showcases a mural painted by Taro Okamoto. Stop for a drink and a snack at the bar and buy music or Kawasaki-themed souvenirs at the gift shop.
The concert hall is within walking distance of Lazona Kawasaki Plaza, where you’ll find a wide variety of stores for an extended shopping day. Dine at one of the restaurants in the center and watch a movie at the cinema. Alternatively, enjoy a slice of Italy at the themed La Cittadella, with shops and restaurants lining cobblestone alleys. Also nearby is Fujitsu Kawasaki Stadium where you can watch a game of American football.
Check the schedule for showtimes and ticket prices throughout the year at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall. It’s within a 5-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station, which is around 30 minutes by train from Tokyo.
